Political Splits

Sacramento, UNITED STATES: California Governor Arnold Shwarzenegger kisses his wife Maria Shriver during the Governor's Inaugural Ball in Sacramento, 05 January 2007. A hobbling Arnold Schwarzenegger was sworn in as California governor here 05 January, nailing his colours firmly to the centre-ground and calling for a new era of "post-partisan" US politics. AFP PHOTO/Rich Pedroncelli/POOL (Photo credit should read RICH PEDRONCELLI/AFP/Getty Images)

California Governor Arnold Shwarzenegger

Governor Schwarzenegger and wife Maria Shriver, during happier times. Last week, Schwarzenegger admitted to an affair that resulted in a now-10-year-old child with a woman who worked in the household. Shriver and Schwarzenegger are now divorcing. (Credit: RICH PEDRONCELLI/AFP/Getty Images)

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Actor-turned-Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger and wife Maria Shriver announced their split last week. Schwarzenegger has admitted to having fathered a now-10-year-old child with a member of the couple's household staff. (Credit: ISP Photo by Mike Theiler)

McGreevey

In one of the most shocking political scandals of late, former NJ Governor James McGreevey was forced to resign in 2004 after admitting to a homosexual affair with one of his aides. His wife, Dina Matos, filed for divorce shortly thereafter. (Credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Jenny Sanford Signs Copies Of Her New Book

Jenny Sanford, the wife of disgraced politician Mark Sanford, announced her split from her husband in 2009, after it was revealed that he had an affair. (Credit: Richard Ellis/Getty Images)

Former Gov. Sanford

In 2009, former SC Governor Mark Sanford admitted to having an affair with a woman from Argentina and using campaign funds to cover the costs of his travels to see her. (Credit: Davis Turner/Getty Images)

Republican Presidential Hopeful Newt Gingrich

Newt Gingrich, with his third wife, Callista, in 2010. Callista was reportedly Gingrich's mistress before becoming his wife after his split from second wife, Marianne Ginther. (Credit: Mark Hirsch/Getty Images)

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2012 Republican Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich has recently come under fire for his personal life. He has been married three times and has admitted to cheating on his wives multiple times. (Credit: Jessica McGowan/Getty Images)

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Former NY Mayor Rudy Giuliani, with his third wife, Judith Nathan Giuliani, at a 2009 MLB World Series game between the Phillies and the Yankees. (Credit: Getty Images)

New York Mayor Rudolph Guiliani

Former NY Mayor Rudy Giuliani, with his second wife, Donna Hanover, and the King and Queen of Jordan (R). Giuliani later announced his divorce from Hanover during a televised news conference in 2000--without telling Hanover first. (Credit: POOL/AFP/Getty Images)

Elizabeth Edwards

Elizabeth and John Edwards separated in early 2010. Elizabeth passed away from cancer less than a year later, in December. (Credit: Getty Images)

Elizabeth Edwards

Former NC Senator and one-time Presidential candidate John Edwards cheated on his wife, Elizabeth, with Rielle Hunter. He later admitted to fathering a child with her. (Credit: Amy Sussman/Getty Images for Discovery)